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Kittie Launch 30-Year Anniversary Tour With Stand-In Bassist Amid Family Commitments
On a humid June morning in St. Louis, the lights dimmed and the roar of 30 years of metal reverberated across The Pageant as Canadian heavy‑metal band Kittie kicked off its first full North American headlining tour in more than a decade. The 16‑date run, billed as the “Legacy Of Fire Tour: 30 Years Of Kittie,” began Saturday, June 6, 2026 and celebrates the band’s 30th anniversary while following the 2024 release of Fire and the 2025 anniversary EP Spit XXV.
The tour is supported by Kingdom of Giants and Gore. Kittie’s bassist, Ivana “Ivy” Vujic, will not be performing on the trek because of a family commitment. The band announced on June 5 that Vujic would be absent from the tour but expected to rejoin for the August dates. Rachel Gonzales of the Las Vegas band Neon Knights will fill in on bass. Gonzales previously performed with Kittie on the 2026 ShipRocked cruise in February.
Kittie formed in 1996 in London, Ontario, and has released seven studio albums, including the gold‑certified debut Spit (1999). The group’s 2024 album Fire, released through Sumerian Records, reached No. 13 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart and No. 20 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales. The single “We Are Shadows” peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, and Fire earned a 2025 Juno Award nomination for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year.
The band’s 2025 EP Spit XXV revisited four tracks from the original Spit album—“Brackish,” “Charlotte,” “Do You Think I’m a Whore?” and “Spit”—with new recordings produced by Garth Richardson. The EP commemorated the 25th anniversary of the debut album, which sold over 660,000 copies in the United States and helped establish Kittie as a prominent female‑led metal act during the nu‑metal era.
Since reuniting in 2022, Kittie has maintained a steady touring presence. The group performed at major festivals such as Sick New World, Welcome To Rockville, and Sonic Temple, and completed a successful 2024 North American headline mini‑tour. Their current monthly Spotify audience totals 843,000 listeners, reflecting continued interest from long‑time fans and new listeners drawn by the band’s recent releases.
The Legacy Of Fire Tour will cover major markets across the United States and Canada, including New York, Nashville, Toronto, and Montreal. Ticket sales for the general public opened at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, March 6, 2026. The tour’s schedule and venue details are available on the band’s official website and through ticketing partners.
Kittie’s decision to bring in a stand‑in bassist for the tour underscores the band’s commitment to family priorities while maintaining their performance schedule. The band’s statement on social media emphasized support for Vujic’s family commitments and anticipation of her return in August.
The tour’s launch follows a period of renewed activity for Kittie, highlighted by the release of Fire and Spit XXV, a resurgence in streaming numbers, and a series of festival appearances. The band’s 30‑year anniversary tour represents a milestone in their career and offers fans a comprehensive look at their evolution from a 1990s nu‑metal group to a contemporary heavy‑metal act.
As the Legacy Of Fire Tour progresses, Kittie will continue to celebrate its legacy while navigating the logistical challenges of touring with a temporary bassist. The band’s next public appearances will include the August dates in the United States and Canada, where Vujic is expected to rejoin the lineup.
The tour is supported by Kingdom of Giants and Gore. Kittie’s bassist, Ivana “Ivy” Vujic, will not be performing on the trek because of a family commitment. The band announced on June 5 that Vujic would be absent from the tour but expected to rejoin for the August dates. Rachel Gonzales of the Las Vegas band Neon Knights will fill in on bass. Gonzales previously performed with Kittie on the 2026 ShipRocked cruise in February.
Kittie formed in 1996 in London, Ontario, and has released seven studio albums, including the gold‑certified debut Spit (1999). The group’s 2024 album Fire, released through Sumerian Records, reached No. 13 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart and No. 20 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales. The single “We Are Shadows” peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, and Fire earned a 2025 Juno Award nomination for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year.
The band’s 2025 EP Spit XXV revisited four tracks from the original Spit album—“Brackish,” “Charlotte,” “Do You Think I’m a Whore?” and “Spit”—with new recordings produced by Garth Richardson. The EP commemorated the 25th anniversary of the debut album, which sold over 660,000 copies in the United States and helped establish Kittie as a prominent female‑led metal act during the nu‑metal era.
Since reuniting in 2022, Kittie has maintained a steady touring presence. The group performed at major festivals such as Sick New World, Welcome To Rockville, and Sonic Temple, and completed a successful 2024 North American headline mini‑tour. Their current monthly Spotify audience totals 843,000 listeners, reflecting continued interest from long‑time fans and new listeners drawn by the band’s recent releases.
The Legacy Of Fire Tour will cover major markets across the United States and Canada, including New York, Nashville, Toronto, and Montreal. Ticket sales for the general public opened at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, March 6, 2026. The tour’s schedule and venue details are available on the band’s official website and through ticketing partners.
Kittie’s decision to bring in a stand‑in bassist for the tour underscores the band’s commitment to family priorities while maintaining their performance schedule. The band’s statement on social media emphasized support for Vujic’s family commitments and anticipation of her return in August.
The tour’s launch follows a period of renewed activity for Kittie, highlighted by the release of Fire and Spit XXV, a resurgence in streaming numbers, and a series of festival appearances. The band’s 30‑year anniversary tour represents a milestone in their career and offers fans a comprehensive look at their evolution from a 1990s nu‑metal group to a contemporary heavy‑metal act.
As the Legacy Of Fire Tour progresses, Kittie will continue to celebrate its legacy while navigating the logistical challenges of touring with a temporary bassist. The band’s next public appearances will include the August dates in the United States and Canada, where Vujic is expected to rejoin the lineup.
